Flag of Tonga
The flag of Tonga has a red field with a white rectangle in the upper hoist corner. Inside the white canton is a red cross with four equal arms that do not touch the edges. The design is simple and bold, and it has stayed essentially the same since the 19th century.
Colors
- Red #C80808 · 83%
- White #F8F8F8 · 17%
Proportions: 1:2
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Tonga
The cross reflects the importance of Christianity in Tonga, and the red is said to represent the blood of Christ. King George Tupou I, who united the islands, wanted a flag that showed the faith of the nation. Tonga's constitution of 1875 states that the flag must never be changed.
Map of Tonga
Tonga is an island kingdom in Oceania, in the South Pacific Ocean. Its islands lie in two north-south chains, with Fiji to the northwest, Samoa to the northeast and Niue to the east, while New Zealand lies far to the southwest.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Tonga?
The flag of Tonga is red and white.
What are the proportions of the flag of Tonga?
The flag of Tonga has a ratio of 1:2 (height to width).
What does the flag of Tonga mean?
The cross reflects the importance of Christianity in Tonga, and the red is said to represent the blood of Christ. King George Tupou I, who united the islands, wanted a flag that showed the faith of the nation. Tonga's constitution of 1875 states that the flag must never be changed.
Can I download the flag of Tonga?
Yes: this page has the flag of Tonga as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (Uelingatoni Ngu Tupoumalohi).
